Georgia’s national rugby team had its final rugby test with Argentina last night.
Argentinean ‘Los Pumas’ defeated the Georgian ‘Lelos’ 45 to 29 in the Argentinian province of Jujuy.
#WESCRUM The Lelos forwards were outstanding today in a tough and physical match vs @lospumas Argentina 45:29 Georgia pic.twitter.com/I8GwYSkd56
— Georgian Rugby Union (@GeorgianRugby) June 24, 2017
Georgian national team coach Milton Haig said prior to the game that playing against one of the world’s best rugby teams of Argentina is a good opportunity for the Georgian 'Lelos' to reveal themselves.
People support Georgian 'Lelos' in the Argentinian province of Jujuy. Photo by Georgian Rugby
In two previous games the Georgian ‘Lelos’ handed a defeat to the United States (US) 21 to 17, and to Canada - 13 to 0.
With two victories and one defeat, the ‘Lelos’ have passed their summer rugby test.